Cannabis

India Gets High On Opioids

NEW DELHI: It might not leave a good taste but, historically, India has a long cultural association with cannabis. It was one of the most common drugs used in the country. However, in recent times cannabis seems to have fallen out of Indians’ favour with heroin becoming a preferred choice. Opioid category drugs, like heroin, […]

Himachal Cops Burn Charas Worth Rs 16 Crores

  SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Police burnt about 160 kg of charas, valued at around Rs 16 crore, at Jarad Bhutti in the Shamshi area of Kullu district on Friday. Director-General of Police Sanjay Kundu, who was also present on the occasion, said that the cannabis was of high quality and its value in the international […]

Eco-Friendly Shoes Gifted By PM To Kashi-Vishwanath Priests Made From Himachal ‘Bhang’ Straw

SHIMLA: Cannabis may be banned in Himachal Pradesh and other parts of the country but product made from it continue to find use in various forms — be it in medicines or other goods. Now, cannabis is being used to make shoes to be worn by priests and others at the famous Kashi-Vishwanath Dham in […]